Wuaki.tv boosts indie line-up with new Icon deal

Wuaki.tv has signed a new deal with Icon Film Distribution to add more indie movies to its line-up.

The pay-per-view streaming site has stepped up its independent offerings in the past year, signing an agreement with Arrow for its arthouse … Read More

Family Guy comes back to BBC Two… before going to ITV2

Family Guy is coming back to BBC Two… for now.

Season 13 of Seth MacFarlane’s animated hit, with its signature blend of surreal cut-aways, alcoholic dogs, homicidal babies and orchestra-backed music, follows The Griffins, will air on the BBC Two … Read More

E4 shuts down on election day to encourage youth vote

We’ve written at length before about the level of political disengagement among many young voters in the UK, who could’t care less about voting in the day time – then go home and spend all night watching House of Cards.

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Primeval’s Andrew Lee Potts scoops top short film prize

The reed.co.uk Short Film Awards were handed out at BAFTA last night – and Andrew Lee Potts took home the top prize.

The London-based actor and director, best known for his work on Primeval, won the Grand Prix prize of … Read More

Aziz Ansari to get own Netflix comedy show

Get ready, world. Tom Haverford has made it to the big time: Aziz Ansari is reportedly getting his own comedy series on Netflix.

The comedian has won over audiences worldwide with his sleazy supporting role in NBC’s Parks and … Read More

Walk This Way releases new European thrillers on VOD

Two new European thrillers are released on VOD in the UK this week thanks to an innovative international collaboration.

Walk This Way unites nine sales agents across the continent, Avengers-style, to meet the challenges of the digital age. Established by … Read More

Netflix cuts prices to compete with piracy

Netflix lowers its prices in countries where piracy is more common, it has revealed.

“Piracy remains a considerable long-term threat, mostly outside the U.S.,” founder and CEO Reed Hastings and Chief Financial Officer David Wells wrote to shareholders in their … Read More

Vimeo web series High Maintenance moves to HBO

Fans of stoner comedy, rejoice! High Maintenance has been picked up by HBO.

The web series, which was Vimeo’s first original show to be released on Vimeo On Demand, follows a pot dealer as he travels on his rounds through … Read More

Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell to host Channel 4’s alternative election night

Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell will host Channel 4’s alternative election night coverage.

The show, broadcast live on Thursday 7th May, will combine comedy and commentary with a line-up of guests that includes Aisling Bea, Adam Hills, Kayvan Novak, Romesh … Read More

Environmental documentary Planetary gets global VOD release for Earth Day

Environmental documentary Planetary is released on VOD around the world today to mark Earth Day.

The annual celebration, which takes place every 22nd April, aims to raise awareness of the environmental issues facing the planet.

“At the heart of all … Read More